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1Kevin Gausman, BAL, SP47
2Jerome Williams, LAA, RP34
3Jurickson Profar, TEX, SS30
4Scott Feldman, CHC, SP24
5Rick Porcello, DET, SP22
6Brandon McCarthy, ARI, SP21
7David Phelps, NYY, RP21
8Jake Odorizzi, TB, SP21
9Eric Chavez, ARI, 3B18
10Francisco Liriano, PIT, SP16
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1Jaime Garcia, STL, SP-36
2Tony Cingrani, CIN, SP-29
3Carlos Villanueva, CHC, SP-29
4Hector Santiago, CHW, RP-23
5Josh Rutledge, COL, 2B-21
6Scott Kazmir, CLE, SP-18
7Barry Zito, SF, SP-15
8Yuniesky Betancourt, MIL, 1B-14
9Dee Gordon, LAD, SS-14
10Kevin Slowey, MIA, SP-14
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David Phelps not getting the proper respect
by Nando Di Fino | Senior Fantasy Writer
(2:08 pm ET) Yankees pitcher David Phelps is one of the most-added players in our leagues, seeing his ownership jump from 31 percent to 52 percent. But even that level of ownership is a little low for a pitcher who has produced a 1.83 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in his last three starts. 

Phelps' overall 3.83 ERA is high because of the 10 runs he gave up in April as a reliever. But Phelps came up through the Yankees' system as a starter, putting together a 2.51 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in 515 1/3 innings pitched. Of his 91 minor league appearances, 90 were starts. It's tough to put this out there without sounding hyperbolic, but if you liked Kris Medlen last year, it's hard to see why you wouldn't like Phelps. 

You won't get a ton of strikeouts, but Phelps should provide some low ratios, and gives Points leaguers a starter all dressed up as an RP. 


Twins transfer Tim Wood to 60-day disabled list
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
(2:07 pm ET) The Twins have transferred pitcher Tim Wood to the 60-day disabled list, the club announced Friday.

The club needed his roster spot to call up Samuel Deduno to pitch Friday's game against Detroit. Wood has been dealing with a shoulder and back injury all season. He is expected to go on a rehab assignment sometime in the next week. Wood will be eligible to return May 30.


Twins officially add Sam Deduno
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
(2:04 pm ET) Twins starter Sam Deduno has been called up to start Friday's game against Detroit, the club announced.

Deduno has been slated to start the game since Tuesday, but they had to make a 40-man roster move to call him up. The Twins moved Tim Wood to the 60-day disabled list to make room for Deduno.

Deduno was sidelined by a groin injury for much of April, but he owns a 2.70 ERA through three starts at Triple-A Rochester.


Martin Prado stuck in a rut again
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(2:02 pm ET) Diamondbacks third baseman Martin Prado  looked like he was coming out of his slump last week, when he went 3 for 5 against the Marlins, to raise his batting average to .246, the highest it has been since April 18. Unfortunately, he has just two hits in five game since, as he continues to struggle to find his swing.

Prado is hitting just .232 on the season entering play Friday, thanks to a 2-for-19 slide. He has just three extra-base hits in the month of May, all doubles, and none in his last eight games.


Skip Schumaker, Dodgers, struggling
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(1:58 pm ET) Like most of his teammates, Dodgers utility infielder Skip Schumaker has struggled to get going so far this year. But Schumaker, who is hitting .213 for a last-place team, isn't worried.

"From experience it takes awhile for everyone to come together and to have chemistry. Once that happens and everyone can trust each other, we'll be all right," Schumaker told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

For his part, Schumaker is showing signs of life recently, despite not playing every day. He has started six of the last 10 games, and is batting .304 in that span. 


Yuniesky Betancourt showing signs of life
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(1:51 pm ET) Brewers infielder Yuniesky Betancourt has hit safely in four straight games heading Friday's action, a sign that he might be snapping out of his cold spell.

Betancourt, who had just one hit in his previous six games, is batting .308 with two RBI and as many walks as strikeouts (two) in his last four.

Betancourt is hitting .232 on the season, but just .178 overall in the month of May, with two home runs. 


Joba Chamberlain to throw two innings in extended spring game
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
(1:40 pm ET) Yankees reliever Joba Chamberlain will throw two innings in an extended spring training game Saturday, The Star-Ledger reports.

Chamberlain said his injured oblique felt good after he threw Wednesday. The Yankees will wait to make their next move with Chamberlain until they see how the oblique reacts to Saturday's workload. He could be ready to return in about a week.


Ivan Nova says he's ready to pitch
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
(1:35 pm ET) Yankees starter Ivan Nova says he's ready to return from a triceps injury, The Star-Ledger reports.

Nova threw a bullpen session without issue Wednesday. The Yankees are planning to meet and decide if he will return to the rotation Friday. General manager Brian Cashman previously said "we'll just wait and see," so Nova's return to the rotation shouldn't be considered a guarantee.


Mark Teixeira slated to begin rehab Wednesday
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
(1:32 pm ET) Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira is slated to begin a rehab assignment Wednesday at Double-A Trenton, The Star-Ledger reports.

Teixeira, who is rehabbing an injured wrist, said he will need 50 at-bats at rehab, or likely between 10 and 15 games. He took six at-bats in a simulated game Friday and told reporters he felt "really good." Once he begins a rehab assignment, the Yankees must bring him back to the majors within 20 days barring another injury, so he should be back within about three weeks.


Ryan Mattheus out 4-6 weeks with broken hand
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
(12:15 pm ET) Nationals reliever Ryan Mattheus' broken hand will force him to miss 4-6 weeks, the Washington Times reports.

Mattheus slammed his right (pitching) hand into his locker after Sunday's game against San Diego. The fracture will not require surgery but because he won't be able to move his pitching hand, the work required to get his arm back in shape will force him to miss at least a month.


 
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